European Quarter 2009 - Accepting ApplicationsTravel dates are March 31 through June 7. All students welcome to apply. Sponsored by Foreign Languages and Literatures. Contact: Jordan Rickard, rickaj@spu.edu for more information.

Study Abroad in SpainSummer of 2009, Study in Spain, University of Salamanca. The 4-week session runs July 1 - August 1 (13 credits), or the 6-week session runs July 1 - August 17 (17 credits). Hurry--openings fill rapidly. This program is also open to non-SPU students. Contact: Dr. Alberto Ferreiro, beto@spu.edu, or visit the website at attached link. [link]

Octoberfeast-Fall DinnerTuesday, October 14, 6:15 p.m., SUB Collegium. For all History majors, minors, prospective majors, or historically interested parties. Enjoy free pizza, salad, beverages, and homemade desserts. Relax and enjoy this fun program with fellow students and faculty. You will learn about the History Club's activities and plans for the year. Sponsored by the History Club. Contact: Conrad Reynoldson, President, reynoc@spu.edu.

DAY OF COMMON LEARNINGWednesday, October 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Dr. Nicholas Wolerstorff of Yale Divinity School, will speak at Royal Brougham Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. on the topic of "Beauty, Love, Justice, and Worship." In the afternoon, there will be forums, seminars, and panel presentations at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. For a complete listing of events, see attached link. [link]

Thursday Food for Thought - Bill Woodward and BaseballThursday, October 16, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Library Reading Room, with question and answer time to follow. Bring your lunch and enjoy Professor of History, Bill Woodward, present "Runs, Hits, and Eras," a synopsis of the story of Major League Baseball. Drawing on his University Seminar on "The History of Baseball," the presentation covers seven eras in baseball's history, each illustrating trends in the larger American culture. As Woodward likes to say, "It's an epic of biblical proportions." Sponsored by the SPU Library. [link]

The Lowdown: What You Need to Know About the ElectionsThursday, October 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Upper Gwinn. Professors from the Political Science Dept. will conduct a question and answer forum about the upcoming presidential election. Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life and Hill/Moyer PA staff.

Intercultural Retreat at Camp CaseyFriday, October 17, starting at 3:00 p.m. SPU students and A.C.E. students from various cultural backgrounds come together for one weekend in order to make new and long-lasting cross-cultural connections/friendships. For more information, contact Ashley Reece, reecea@spu.edu.